Current Date And Time In Chiguinda, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:17:13 ECT
State: Morona-Santiago Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Gualaquiza
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chiguinda, a city in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Chiguinda — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Chiguinda.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Ecuador operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.2289° S | 78.7198° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.2289 | -78.7198 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 13' 44" S | 78° 43' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 13.734' S | 78° 43.1868' W |
| City | Chiguinda |
| State | Morona-Santiago Province (Provincia de Morona Santiago) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Gualaquiza |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 2,732 m / 8,964 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.2289, -78.7198 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chiguinda to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Morona-Santiago Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Bosco | Morona-Santiago Province | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Gualaquiza | Morona-Santiago Province | SE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Nueva Tarqui | Morona-Santiago Province | S | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| General Leonidas Plaza Gutiérrez | Morona-Santiago Province | NE | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago de Méndez | Morona-Santiago Province | NE | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Tayuza | Morona-Santiago Province | NE | 80 km | 49 mi | ~1h 20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Morona-Santiago Province, the home state of Chiguinda, along with each city's aerial distance from Macas, Morona-Santiago Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macas | -2.3074° S | -78.1203° W | 1,315 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sucúa | -2.4574° S | -78.171° W | 1,076 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palora | -1.7009° S | -77.9661° W | 1,329 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gualaquiza | -3.4035° S | -78.5815° W | 851 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| General Leonidas Plaza Gutiérrez | -2.9668° S | -78.4321° W | 1,398 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| General Proaño | -2.2668° S | -78.1298° W | 1,582 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huambi | -2.5365° S | -78.1632° W | 729 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huamboya | -1.9456° S | -77.991° W | 988 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nueva Tarqui | -3.4586° S | -78.6644° W | 1,564 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco de Chinimbimi | -2.6791° S | -78.2145° W | 603 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mariscal Lamar Airport IATA: CUE 48 km (30 mi) from Chiguinda |
The exact GPS location of Chiguinda gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Morona-Santiago Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Morona-Santiago Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Chiguinda are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chiguinda lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Ecuador map
Chiguinda sits within Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Chiguinda for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Morona-Santiago Province. › Browse every city in Morona-Santiago Province
Coordinates for Chiguinda in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Ecuador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Chiguinda are latitude -3.2289° and longitude -78.7198°. In directional format: 3.2289° S, 78.7198° W. These coordinates mark the center of Chiguinda in Morona-Santiago Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chiguinda is a city in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Gualaquiza. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chiguinda sits at: Latitude 3° 13' 44" S and Longitude 78° 43' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Chiguinda is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.2289, -78.7198 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chiguinda in Morona-Santiago Province. For broader context, explore the Morona-Santiago Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chiguinda is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chiguinda is approximately 122 km (76 mi) from Macas, the capital of Morona-Santiago Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Morona-Santiago Province.
Chiguinda sits at an elevation of approximately 2,732 meters (8,964 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Morona-Santiago Province.
The closest cities to Chiguinda include San Juan Bosco, Gualaquiza, Nueva Tarqui. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chiguinda, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chiguinda's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chiguinda is approximately 359 km (223 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,749 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chiguinda — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kampong Dungun, Malaysia, roughly 4 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Chiguinda is approximately 334 km (208 mi) N of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
